Kenton County School District
School District · Fort Wright, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,155
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,155
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Kenton County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kenton County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ft Wright Elementary School
Covington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Ryland Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kenton Elementary School
Independence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#18 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,155
$1,831 vs Kentucky median
District size
13,945 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Kenton County ranks #18 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Kenton County's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ft Wright Elementary School (8.8/10), Ryland Heights Elementary School (8.7/10), and Kenton Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kenton County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Kenton County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ft Wright Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Ryland Heights Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Kenton Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Taylor Mill Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Piner Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | White's Tower Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Summit View Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | James a Caywood Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Woodland Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | R C Hinsdale Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kenton County
Kenton County is a Fort Wright, Kentucky school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 13,945 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $12,155 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Kenton County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ft Wright Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Kenton County students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.2%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kenton County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kenton County with test data.
Schools in Kenton County
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Fort Wright
- Total Enrollment
- 13,945
- Teachers (FTE)
- 794
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kenton County?
Kenton County has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kenton County?
The average composite rating for Kenton County is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kenton County?
Kenton County spends $12,155 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kenton County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kenton County is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kenton County?
Ft Wright Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kenton County with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Kenton County?
Across schools in Kenton County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kenton County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Kenton County has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.2%
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Compare Kenton County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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